120-Hour Educational Activities Designing Course
Become an inspiring educator and material writer! Learn how to Design Active and Engaging Educational Activities
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What You Will Learn!
- Understand the process and framework of educational activity design,
- Design and implement inspiring and powerful learning activities that can be used at different lesson stages and for different learning purposes,
- Learn how to design activities aligned with students’ needs, learning profiles, interests, and readiness,
- Acquire some educational terminology helping you better understand teaching and learning processes,
- Prepare and implement activities according to certain criteria, and an “activity preparation plan”,
- See activities in action, and learn from experienced teachers,
- Share your ideas, challenges, problems, and hopes for new generations,
- Evaluate the activities you prepare and reflect upon your teaching practices, and
- Review other participants’ work and give your feedback.
Description
The 120-Hour Educational Activities Designing Course is a comprehensive and hands-on training course designed to help educators and material writers create and deliver inspiring and powerful learning activities for different lesson stages and purposes. The course is suitable for pre-service and in-service teachers, academic staff, and anyone involved in designing educational activities, and it consists of the following units:
Unit 1: Warm-up Activities
In this unit, participants will delve into the art of engaging warm-up activities designed to set a positive tone for lessons. Explore a variety of creative and effective techniques to energize students, foster a conducive learning environment, and optimize the transition into the main lesson content.
Unit 2: Lesson Closures
Discover the significance of effective lesson closures and their impact on reinforcing key concepts. This unit will guide participants through diverse strategies to conclude lessons meaningfully, ensuring that students leave with a clear understanding of the day's objectives and a sense of accomplishment.
Unit 3: Individual Work Activities
Explore the power of independent learning through a spectrum of individual work activities. Participants will gain insights into tailoring assignments that promote self-directed learning, critical thinking, and personal growth. This unit emphasizes strategies for cultivating autonomy and responsibility in students.
Unit 4: Pair Work Activities
Unlock the potential of collaborative learning with engaging pair work activities. This unit focuses on fostering effective communication, teamwork, and shared problem-solving among students. Participants will explore various strategies to design activities that enhance social skills and deepen comprehension through peer interaction.
Unit 5: Group Work Activities
Dive into the dynamics of group work and its role in promoting cooperative learning environments. Participants will discover strategies for structuring group activities that encourage effective communication, collaboration, and the development of interpersonal skills. Emphasis will be placed on creating a positive group dynamic to maximize learning outcomes.
Unit 6: Comprehension Checkers
Assess and reinforce understanding with targeted comprehension checkers. This unit equips participants with a range of assessment tools and techniques to gauge student comprehension effectively. From quick quizzes to reflective discussions, explore methods to ensure that learning objectives are met and knowledge is solidified.
During the course, we'll be talking about the different aspects of educational activity design including:
i. The process of activity design from A to Z so that you can create and develop your own activities
ii. Seeing activities in action through watching demo videos
iii. Planning and delivering various activities
iv. Evaluating your designed activities according to certain criteria
v. Reviewing and evaluating other participants' work, and giving them constructive feedback In addition, you'll be watching videos, listening to audio, reading texts, doing quizzes, preparing and implementing demo activities, and completing assignments on your own, in pairs, or in groups. You will also interact with the trainer and other participants by sharing ideas, and asking and answering questions.
Who Should Attend!
- This course is suitable for pre-service and in-service teachers of all subjects, material writers and university academic staff who wish to learn how to design powerful and engaging educational activities.
